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Maval landslide: One dead, two feared trapped as NDRF launches rescue operation

Maval landslide: One dead, two feared trapped as NDRF launches rescue operation

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One person died after a landslide struck Patal village in Maval tehsil of Pune district on Monday. Two more people are feared trapped beneath the debris, officials said. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, triggering an emergency response from local authorities, ANI reported.  NDRF, PMRDA launch search and rescue operation The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), local administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are carrying out an intensive search and rescue operation at the site. Following a distress call, the District Information Office requested immediate assistance from the NDRF. A specialised 30-member rescue team from the 5th Battalion, based in Pune, was rushed to the affected village. The operation is being led by Inspector Ravinder under the supervision of Assistant Commandant Chandraketu Sharma. The team comprises two senior officers and 27 trained disaster response personnel, reported ANI.  The rescue team left for the village at 5:50 am with advanced rescue equipment and disaster management tools to safely navigate the unstable terrain and remove debris. Heavy rain continues across Maharashtra …

Flooded Indrayani River cuts off Alandi; Warkaris asked to halt pilgrimage

Flooded Indrayani River cuts off Alandi; Warkaris asked to halt pilgrimage

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Heavy monsoon rain has caused the Indrayani River to overflow, cutting off access to Alandi in Pune district in Maharashtra after all four bridges leading into the temple town were submerged, reported the PTI. The Pune district administration has appealed to Warkaris and other devotees not to travel to Alandi until the flood situation improves. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for Pune on Monday, officials warned that travelling to Alandi is currently unsafe. In a public advisory, the administration urged devotees who had already started their journey to stop at their present locations instead of attempting to enter the town, the news agency reported. The officials also asked people not to believe rumours and to rely only on official updates issued by the district administration, police and disaster management authorities. Pilgrims asked to stay away from river and bridges Officials advised devotees to stay away from the flooded riverbed, ghats and bridges, all of which have been closed due to rising water levels. The administration said all necessary measures are …